"Imputed Righteousness is Strange"

[KenH]

A hymn written by John Berridge. (in long meter)

Romans 8:7 The carnal mind is enmity against God.

"Imputed Righteousness is Strange"

1. Imputed righteousness is strange,
Nor will with human fancies range;
We guess the lurking motive well,
And Paul the hateful truth shall tell.

2. The lofty heart can not submit
To cast itself at Jesus’ feet;
It scorns in borrowed robes to shine,
Though weaved with righteousness divine.

3. Proud nature cries, with loathing eyes,
“This imputation I despise;”
And from it she will pertly start,
Till grace has broken down her heart.

4. O give me, Lord, Thy righteousness,
To be my peace and wedding dress:
My sores it heals, my rags it hides,
And makes me dutiful besides.